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Alma, che scorgi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Alma, che scorgi by André Vierendeels — Lyrics
Alma, che scorgi tu tanto di bel quaggiu, ch'al Ciel non miri o pensi,
or non fai tu, ch'un dicio, che piu car'e qui lasciar conviensi?
Deh, leva glioc'al Ciel, mira'l notturno vel di mille fiamme adorno,
mira'l Sol, com' ei va l'ammirabil belta, mostrando in torno.
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About Alma, che scorgi
The Italian text of Alma, che scorgi urges the soul to look beyond earthly beauty and contemplate the divine. It contrasts the transient loveliness of the world – a rose that blooms and fades, youth that quickly passes – with the eternal splendor of the heavens, the sun, and the stars. André Vierendeels sets this devotional text for SAT voices, creating a sacred motet that encourages singers and listeners alike to lift their gaze heavenward. The music aims to inspire a sense of longing for spiritual beauty over ephemeral pleasures, offering a contemplative reflection on faith and aspiration.
